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Violence Against Women, Vol. 13, No. 3, 285-297 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1077801206297437
© 2007 SAGE Publications

Differing Effects of Partner and Nonpartner Sexual Assault on Women's Mental Health

Jeff R. Temple

Brown Medical School, Providence, RI

Rebecca Weston

Benjamin F. Rodriguez

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Linda L. Marshall

University of North Texas, Denton

This study contrasted the effects of intimate partner and nonpartner sexual assault on women's mental health among a sample (N = 835) of low-income, ethnically diverse community women. Compared to sexual assault by a previous partner or by a non-intimate partner, sexual assault by a current partner was the strongest predictor of PTSD, stress, and dissociation. Non–intimate partner sexual assault was only a significant predictor of PTSD and only for African American women. These findings suggest that the victim-offender relationship is important when considering the impact of sexual assault. Specifically, sexual assault perpetrated by an intimate partner may be especially traumatic.

Key Words: marital rape • mental health • sexual assault


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